William

[Sonny44]

So based upon the singular super star performance of this young gal's career, does Geno & staff especially key on her tonight or do we come out in our standard defense?
I say we don't come out keying on her or anyone else in particular.
What do you think, will Kia or someone else be shadowing her?

 

[BobbyJ]

I don't understand how Baylor could have screwed that up so badly. You don't need anyone in particular on her. Baylor left her wide open while sagging on the post and Vivians. Whether it's 3's or anywhere, all you need to do is be close to her and she can't get her shot off. That's why she went 1-8 for 2 pts and no assists last year. Just be near her.

 

[DishNSwish]

When I was talking to Bruno, Doug pointed out William did not score against DePaul. I think UConn will be focusing on Vivians.

 

[Blue Huskie]

No, You don't gameplan for a player's best performance, you gameplan for their average performance and if she gets hot again you make adjustments.

 

[mdakota]

we can face guard both... we're really good at that

 

[meyers7]

No, You don't gameplan for a player's best performance, you gameplan for their average performance and if she gets hot again you make adjustments.

Exactly, she's already had the game of her life. Lightning doesn't strike twice.

 

[wire chief]

Exactly, she's already had the game of her life. Lightning doesn't strike twice.

Actually in Florida, it strikes a whole lot, that's why all us Sunshine State fans will be shouting, "Geno, watch out for that little twerp!"

 

[oldude]

Keep in mind that while she had a career night vs Baylor, William averaged exactly 4 ppg in the other 3 tournament games. Last year with Kia, Lou and Mo guarding her, she had 2 pts, while Vivians had 6. Yes the Bulldogs are better this year and there is no Stewie, Tuck or Mo around for the Huskies, but with only 2 legitimate, and sometimes inconsistent, scorers on the team, I don't see how MS St gets within 20 pts of UConn tonight.

 

[Hamms30]

I think they key on her only because the offense starts with her. Not necessarily because they are afraid of her dropping 40.

 

[Lynx23]

This article may answer your question....

UConn’s Nurse gets to lock horns with Mississippi State’s William at Final Four

 

[Nuyoika]

No, You don't gameplan for a player's best performance, you gameplan for their average performance and if she gets hot again you make adjustments.

You better put that on an invitation card and send that to Waco... NOW!

 

[oldude]

This article may answer your question..

UConn’s Nurse gets to lock horns with Mississippi State’s William at Final Four

Yes, Kia spent some time on William in last year's game and generally handled her well. Gabby will get Vivians, Pheesa on McGowan, Lou on Richardson and Saniya on Dillingham.

 

[Intpseeker]

Exactly, she's already had the game of her life. Lightning doesn't strike twice.

Myers! What are you thinking?

William will score...a milliom tonight.

 

[YellwJcket999]

Exactly, she's already had the game of her life. Lightning doesn't strike twice.

Myers! What are you thinking?

William will score...a milliom tonight.

She apparently has lighting in a bottle.

 

[meyers7]

She apparently has lighting in a bottle.

She was just a little above her average. She didn't go off again. No lightning. Just a great clutch performance.

 

[wallman]

William is charmed right now and good for her, she has had it rough. It was just unfortunate that it came at the expense of your season. I enjoyed the different story lines this year, I actually thought ESPN did a better job of humanizing our game.

 

[YellwJcket999]

She was just a little above her average. She didn't go off again. No lightning. Just a great clutch performance.

No she didn't go off. She just had a dagger for our hearts. It cut me deep too.

As much as I don't like S.Carolina I like their coach. So whoever wins it I'm happy for them.

We have our loss, our teaching moment. Next year our seniors and juniors will have something to prove.